Vacaville Municipal Code § 2.34.010 Appointment

The Parks and Recreation Commission shall consist of seven members, who are not employees or members of the city council of the city and who shall serve at the pleasure of the city council. The members of the commission shall be appointed by the mayor with the approval of the city council. Members shall be, at the time of appointment and throughout their term of appointment, residents of the city. A member of the commission may be removed at any time by a majority vote of the city council. Vacancies occurring for any reason prior to the expiration of a member's term shall be filled for the unexpired portion of that member's term in the manner prescribed above.

(Ord. 1461 § 1(part), 1992; Ord. 1745, Amended, 09/02/2005; Ord. 2020, Amended, 6/9/2026)

Members shall be appointed to a term of two years from the date of appointment or reappointment. Initial appointments to the commission shall be made to provide for staggered terms. If, at the end of a member's term, a member has not been reappointed or replaced, the incumbent member may continue to serve until a replacement has been appointed.

(Ord. 1460 § 1(part), 1992)

The duties and functions of the commission shall be as follows:

A. To make recommendations to the city council on matters pertaining to all aspects of public parks and facilities, public recreation, cultural arts, open space, public right-of-way beautification projects and parks and recreation programs;

B. To assist in the planning, development and review of recreational and cultural facilities, public parks, public recreation, cultural arts, and community enrichment and in the improvement of these services and programs to meet the needs of the community;

C. To participate in the development of recommendations for city council considerations regarding annual capital projects and programs, e.g., capital improvement projects, grants, and general fund programs;

D. To work with Parks and Recreation Department staff to identify unmet parks and recreation needs and to develop strategies to meet those needs;

E. To provide a forum for the public to express their views related to public parks and recreation, Parks and Recreation Department programs and services, and other related issues. To promote interest, cooperation, and support among public and private organizations and agencies and local residents for the city's recreation, cultural arts, and community enrichment programs. To create citizen advisory boards and committees which the commission deems necessary or appropriate to assist the commission in the performance of its powers, duties or functions;

F. To interpret and convey the city's policies and functions concerning programs for parks, recreation, cultural arts, and community enrichment and to encourage city residents to participate and/or utilize city programs, parks, facilities and services;

G. To encourage cooperative programming between the city and other public and private organizations to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of services provided by the Parks and Recreation Department;

H. To advocate and promote programs and services designed to meet the needs of all city residents irrespective of race, creed, religion, color, age, gender or physical disability;

I. To perform such other powers and duties as the city council may, by ordinance, resolution, or motion, confer upon the commission from time to time.

(Ord. 1460 § 1(part), 1992; Ord. 2020, Amended, 6/9/2026)

The commission shall meet the first Wednesday of every month. Special meetings may also be held pursuant to Section 54956 of the California Government Code. A majority of the appointed members shall constitute a quorum for the conduct of business. Action may be taken by a vote of the majority of the members present. Minutes of the meeting shall be maintained and shall be filed with the city clerk. The commission shall adopt, by majority vote, such other rules as it shall deem expedient for the conduct of its business, not contrary to other provisions and policies heretofore adopted by the city council for the conduct of city commissions.

(Ord. 1460 § 1(part), 1992)

The commission shall elect such officers as it may deem necessary for the conduct of business, including, but not limited to, a chair and a vice chair. Officers shall be elected annually following the appointment of new commission members by the City Council and shall hold office for a term of one year, provided such officer remains a member of the commission. A member may be elected to serve consecutive terms of office as long as such member remains a member of the commission.

(Ord. 1460 § 1(part), 1992; Ord. 1745, Amended, 09/02/2005)

The commission may create, from time to time, subcommittees of its membership to assist in the performance of the powers, duties, or functions of the commission.

(Ord. 1460 § 1(part), 1992)

If a member of the commission fails to attend two consecutive regular meetings, such member shall automatically cease to be a member of the commission, and the vacancy created thereby shall be filled in the manner specified in § 2.34.010; provided, however, that regularly scheduled vacations by commission members not exceeding six weeks and absences excused by the commission chair with prior notice to the chair or to the staff of the Parks and Recreation Department shall not be deemed to be absences.

(Ord. 1460 § 1(part), 1992; Ord. 2020, Amended, 6/9/2026)

The members of the commission shall be compensated at a rate to be set by the city council.

(Ord. 1460 § 1(part), 1992)